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BC Beef Industry OverviewBeef cattle are raised throughout British Columbia. The majority of BC producers run either a cow/calf or cow/yearling operation. There is also a small but important feedlot sector. Production practices vary throughout the province, depending on the local climate and other factors. BC is a net importer of beef. BC produced beef accounts for less than 1/4 (~20%) of the beef consumed in BC. In part, this is because cattle are sent to Alberta feedlots to be finished before slaughter. The reason this is done is that Alberta has a readily available supply of feed grain. In total, about 45,000 head of cattle are slaughtered in BC each year. Excerpt: BCMAL Farm Practices and About the Industry
Source: FAST STATS 2004 (2.45mb) PRICES RECEIVED BY BC PRODUCERS ($/cwt)
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